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Tag RugbyTry out some games that you can play with Tag belts. Click here. A NOVICE`S GUIDE TO TAG RUGBY FESTIVAL Tag Rugby can be played purely
for the fun and fitness element. The festival approach, involving a number of teams playing several shortened games played over a half or full day, is the ideal enviroment for young players to develop their skills. Being in the situation where they can play a game, receive immediate feedback from their teachers/coaches, watch other teams play and then playing again themselves has many advantages in progressing young players. Click here to see an outline of the Rules for Tag Rugby. INTRODUCTION “In Tag Rugby the game comes down to its simplest form; passing, evasion, running and support play. Its excellent.” - 'The Times' Newspaper
Tag Rugby - The game Tag Rugby is a form of non-contact rugby. In Tag Rugby all players wear a light belt with two ribbons attached to it by Velcro. A “tackle” in Tag Rugby is simply the removal of one of the ball carrier's ribbons by the defender. The ball carrier must stop and pass. After a designated number of “tackles”, possession changes sides. Players of all ages and abilities can play Tag Rugby. Tag Rugby was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1991. Since then Tag Rugby has had phenomenal growth in popularity, especially at youth level. Tag Rugby was first played as a curtain raiser to the 1994 England/Wales Grand Slam decider at Twickenham and since then has frequently been a curtain raiser at major international matches. The England Rugby Union now endorses Tag Rugby as its primary vehicle for rugby development. The England Rugby Union have now distributing Tag Rugby Belts to all its Rugby development officers to be used in the coaching and promoting of rugby. Why Tag Rugby? Tag Rugby has the following advantages: • It shows clearly when a tackle
is made and prevents arguments • It allows players to easily
officiate their own games • It gives a real incentive for
defenders to defend. • It momentarily takes the “tackler”
out of the game as would happen in full contact rugby, allowing more time
and space for the attacking team • It encourages the correct lines
of running required for success in the full 15-a-side game • Most importantly Tag Rugby ia a fun game which all the family can enjoy How should a tag belt be worn? All players wear a tag belt around the waist and on the outside of the clothing. Shirts should be tucked in at all times. The ribbons (tags) are positioned on either side of the hips and the teams are distinguished by the colour of the ribbons they wear. Belts should be firmly fastened to avoid unnecessary movement during the “tag”, with any surplus length of belt being tucked securely out of the way for safety.
Scoring System To score a try by placing the ball, with downward pressure, on or behind the opponent's goal line. For simplicity's sake a try is worth one point. Number of Players This is flexible. However, it is suggested that teams between 5 and 7 a-side help to encourage maximum involvement and activity. Most Tag Rugby festivals are played with 7 a-side teams. When playing mixed games teams usually include 3 or 4 females. Duration of Play For 7 a-side games two halves of seven minutes each way are played with 1 minute for half time. At festivals for young players it is suggested 10 minutes games with no half time avoids confusion and saves time. Size of pitch 7 a-side games can be played across half a normal sized rugby/soccer pitch (50-60m X 25-30m). Four games of 4 or 5 a-side can be played on a typical school rugby /soccer pitch using dimensions of 30-35m X 15-20m. Pitch markings Tag Rugby can be played by marking out a basic rectangle
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